Speaking during the change-of-command ceremony at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) yesterday, Mophuting outlined five strategic priorities that he said will chart the course of the BDF’s future and reposition the military in line with Botswana’s...
The once-promising party, birthed in the political fires of 2019 and nurtured under the shadow of its former patron, Ian Khama, now finds itself fractured down the middle. Two rival camps, led by Mephato Reatile and Lawrence Ookeditse, each claim the...
Addressing the media earlier after the chaotic Serowe events, Reatile firmly asserted that the congress, which he claims convened without his approval, was not conducted according to the party’s constitution.Reatile emphasised that the actions...
Speaking after a chaotic Serowe congress where he was declared victor, Ookeditse, who serves as an assistant minister in the UDC government, said allegations that he would 'dismantle' the BPF are baseless and insulting. “The painful part...
The development marks a major setback for the two directors, who had previously managed to block their arrest as the court agreed with them that they had not served the contempt applications individually.They had argued that the High Court’s...
The by-election, which was precipitated by the passing on of former area Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Micus Chimbombi, has come at an interesting time in the country’s political affairs. His death has created a vacancy that the by-election will...
With a clear vision to reach new heights, AP’s recruitment drive is gaining traction, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Molepolole South constituency. Member of Parliament for the area, Shima Monageng, recently shared his excitement over...
Presenting before Parliament this week, Chombo said that despite Botswana’s progress over the years, high youth unemployment, gender-based violence (GBV), and systemic barriers to women’s empowerment continue to threaten social stability and...
The launch, marked by the vibrant Africa Night celebration on Monday evening, set the tone for the two-day Lab, which began on Tuesday under the theme “Democratic Institutions Must Deliver Again.” The event has drawn together more than 50...
These include the P300 newborn babies allowance and the home-grown school feeding programme popularly known as President Duma Boko’s ‘English breakfast’. According to the Minister of Local Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile...
He contends that the State has failed to move his case forward despite several court appearances.The Ecoplexus scandal that rocked the country early this year involved a pyramid scheme in the country that allegedly defrauded individuals of millions...
Khama, who is coming for everyone who forced him into self-exile between 2021 and 2024, asked a question in Ntlo Ya Dikgosi this week claiming that there are public officers who are currently serving and have committed the most unlawful acts, but...
AP is becoming a refuge for reform-minded former BDP members seeking a new political home where integrity and progress take precedence over factionalism. After struggling for years to attract numbers, AP is gaining attraction and carving its own...
Botash, located in the Sua Pan in the North East, is the region’s largest supplier of natural sodium and related products and has a workforce of more than 500.Mmegi is informed that the strike action comes after deadlocked negotiations in which...
In a new statement supporting his nomination, the LSB described Justice Dingake as a jurist of ‘unquestionable integrity, intellectual depth, and unwavering commitment to justice.’“Justice Dingake’s lifelong dedication to the rule of law,...
Clashes between protesters and security forces have triggered curfews, intensifying concerns that the government is tightening control over a shrinking democratic space.Regionally, Southern Africa is experiencing a growing trend of violent, unfair...
The incumbent Mephato Reatile is urging the party to trust the forest, believing that only by staying separate can the BPF define itself, keep its colours bright, and not be swallowed by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). His presidential...
The announcement of the seventh army commander will be made at the SSKB, and this is an event that has left military personnel in tenterhooks, as they are curious to appreciate the new line of command. The issue has become topical in the corridors of...
The DIS agent (names withheld) is alleged to have sexually assaulted his daughter (names withheld) between March 1st and 31st this year on numerous occasions.He is alleged to have assaulted the child in their Block 10 homestead.Appearing before...
The event, set for 7 am to 8 pm, will start at the Kediretswe clinic open space and be completed at the Riverview mall courtyard.In an interview with Mmegi Online, Seipone Boitshwarelo, event coordinator and director at Agang Community Network, said...
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